She Calls Me Daddy

I have two daughters, ages 10 and 15. They were 5 and 10 when I first bought this book and read it about 5 years ago. The author really knows how to emphasize your importance to your daughter, and also gives great ideas for ways to build your daughter and the bond between the two of you. My daughters still look forward to breakfast with Daddy on certain Saturday mornings. As my daughters have turned older, I read it again just recently to refresh my memory and to read it from the perspective of a Dad with a 15 year old. I got even more from the book the second time through, and have already implemented several ideas with my older daughter. I am like several other reviewers of this book - I think so much of it, that I have started giving it as a present to new Dads of daughters. If you are the Dad of a daughter, whether a new baby, preschooler, or teenager, this book will really help you with that girl that calls you Daddy.

This book has the nice manly theme of "building a daughter" and uses building analogies frequently. It starts out by admitting that for most all of us, we can honestly say, "I'd rather start a project than finish it." But in the project of building a well rounded daughter, we must keep up our work and finish well. Seven main areas are covered: Protection, Conversation, Affection, Discipline, Laughter, Faith, and Conduct. There are many stories from the author's experience of raising two girls, which are sometimes instructive. Each chapter ends with a "builder's checklist" that summarizes the main points, which is good for later review.On a few occasions the principles seemed a bit simplistic, but then again, this is a book written to men, and we can be quite dense sometimes when it comes to relating to women, even (or perhaps especially) the "little women" that are in the life of a father. Due to the broad nature of the books scope, some topics are only covered very briefly, which is understandable.This is of course written from a Christian perspective, and although the only Scripture is in last chapter, the principles of the book are based on many biblical principles. The discussion questions at the end are quite brief, but could be interesting if you could actually get a group of dads together to discuss them. The book is a quick read and very practical, just what Dad's need. If all dads in our society tried to apply these principles, our culture would be radically different.

I was given this book when my daughter was born in January 2000. I read it right away and I am now reading it again. THe practical wisdom in this book is perfect for dads of girls. I heard a radio interview with Robert and his daughters and they are very well-rounded young women so Robert did something right.We all make mistakes but if you take the advice in this book and put it to work, with love, your daughter will have an advantage in life.

I am the proud father of the first girl born into my family in over two hundred years. With 13 males alive in my immediate family I had ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE on how to raise a daughter. What do I do with someone I can't wrestle with, or take to football games, or teach how to use power tools? This book was wonderful to me because it gave me the insight and confidence to become a great "Daddy" to my little girl. It highlights the differences and similarities between sons and daughters and gave me the knowledge to raise a wonderful and trusting girl. Thank You Robert! For giving all us first time Fathers of little girls not only a clue, but a workable plan as well.

As a father of 2 young daugthers (9 & 7), I found this book to be both enlightening and humorous. I was able to read it during a business trip and once I picked it up I was unable to put it down, forsaking my business responsibilities in order to continue reading this book. The serious but light hearted approach that the author takes to partenting is wonderful and the little tips that are given along the way (laughter, hand squeezing ideas, ect.) have been used in our home and brought much laughter and love. I highly recomed this book to fathers with daughters of any age (in fact I purchased 30 copies to give to friends and family members for Christmas) . I assure you that if read, it will be a blessing to both you and especially your daughter.